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Unions say no to globetrotting
The Teachers Union of Namibia (TUN) and the Public Service Union of Namibia (PSUN) say the government spends a lot of taxpayer dollars on unnecessary travel instead of giving civil servants a decent...
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Cops accused of theft
Nampol officers at the holding cells of the Windhoek Central Police Station have been implicated in the theft of money from an inmate and aiding the escape of a suspect. In two days, two police...
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Namibia mum on ICC withdrawal
Unlike its southern neighbour, Namibia says for now it will remain part of the International Criminal Court of Justice (ICC), which has come under fire from several African leaders, including President...
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New parliament behind Tintenpalast
A team of private quantity surveyors and civil engineers has been appointed to get the construction of the new parliament building off the ground. This was confirmed by Ministry of Works and Transport...
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The gravy train gets shunted
Board members of State-Owned Enterprises now have to seek the approval of the Public Enterprises Ministry before undertaking any foreign trips. Public Enterprises Minister Leon Jooste announced...
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Paedophile case in limbo
A 41-year-old woman who was sexually abused by her stepfather, who appeared in court in Walvis Bay in March 2014 on charges of raping four girls aged between seven and nine, has blamed the State for...
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Swapo concludes primaries probe
Following heated primary elections at branch, district and regional conferences, characterised by accusations of election fraud and manipulation, Swapo has concluded its investigations into the...
View ArticleErrant teachers get away lightly
A fine of N$2 000, a final written warning, reduction in salary or rank, or voluntary resignation are some of the options teachers have when found guilty of misconduct. This is according to the Public...
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New lawyer for Townsend
American national Kevin Townsend, who is facing a charge of murder in connection with the killing of Windhoek resident Andre Heckmair in 2011, now has a new defence lawyer. The Ministry of Justice’s...
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DTA members resign
The official opposition party, the DTA, was dealt a heavy blow when several members announced their resignation, accusing the party’s leadership of making false promises and not serving the interests...
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No more gum at hospital
A designated security guard will be searching patients for chewing-gum at the Katutura State Hospital in order to ensure the hospital is kept clean. This was decided by Health Minister Bernhard Haufiku...
View ArticleA society gone wrong
As the country reels in shock over the spate of murders that have taken centre stage over the last couple of weeks, questions have been raised whether poverty and alcohol abuse could be the main...
View ArticleMan stabbed to death in funeral brawl
A 27-year-old man was stabbed to death while attending a funeral in Omaheke Region at the weekend. According to police spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Edwin Kanguatjivi the deceased, Johannes Ndala,...
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Man drinks cousin’s blood
In what police have described as a disturbing witchcraft ritual, a 23-year-old Ondangwa man last week fatally stabbed his cousin before sucking blood from his throat in an alleged attempt to improve...
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Hage pledges 20% of salary to the needy
President Hage Geingob has pledged 20% of his salary to start a scholarship fund for impoverished children. He made the announcement at the weekend in Windhoek during the launch of the Swapo campaign...
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Presidency defends Geingob pledge
State House Press Secretary Albertus Aochamub explained that President Hage Geingob’s pledge of 20% of his salary for scholarships to the poor was not part of taxpayers’ money. This money, he said, is...
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Presidency defends Geingob pledge
State House Press Secretary Albertus Aochamub explained that President Hage Geingob’s pledge of 20% of his salary for scholarships to the poor was not part of taxpayers’ money. This money, he said, is...
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